DVD Shrink is a software package for copying DVDs on a computer running a Windows platform, then burning the digital copy onto a recordable DVD (DVD-R). The software enables users to copy all information on a DVD, or pick and choose content, such as making a copy of a film on DVD but omitting the special features from the digital copy. Occasionally the software will fail to backup and copy the files on a DVD, instead displaying a DVD Shrink Error message. You can fix common Shrink Error problems.
Instructions
1. Clean the DVD. Dirty discs are the most common problem associated with Shrink Error messages when attempting to copy discs. Use a camera lens paper with a few drops of isopropyl alcohol to clean the disc in a gentle circular motion.
2. Attempt to buff out scratches. Shrink Error messages are the result of the software's inability to read the digital data on a DVD. This is often caused by scratches. Insert the DVD in a buffing and polishing tool available at electronics stores to see if this can salvage the disc. Even if you can play the DVD on your regular equipment, Shrink software may not be able to read the encoded information due to scratches.
3. Clean the laser lens in the DVD-R drive of your computer using a lens cleaning product such as one manufactured by Memorex. Follow the cleaning procedure listed on the product, which usually takes about five minutes to complete a cleaning cycle. Insert the cleaner disc in the drive and follow the on-screen prompts.
4. Adjust the settings in DVD Shrink. Click on the "Tools" tab and choose "Settings," then select the box labeled "Default."
5. Click the tab labeled "I/O Key Exchange" and select "Yes" next to the "On Failure" option.
6. Under the "I/O" tab, check the box labeled "Ignore Read Errors." This will cause the software to override its own settings and skip past unreadable sections due to scratches. Although this may affect your copy quality, and there may be some image jumps in the recorded DVD, the software in many cases will be able to read over bad DVD sectors due to scratches.
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